Engineer Electrical

Req

Team: E70 A1B PROPULSION PLANT PLANNING YARD

Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding

US Citizenship Required for this Position:
Yes

Full-Time

Shift: 1st

Relocation:
Relocation assistance will be available

Virtual/Telework Opportunity:
No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirement:
Yes, 10%-25% of the time

Clearance Required:

No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding

With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users.

Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.



The Role

Researches, develops, designs, and tests electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks. Designs electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.

This position is for an Electrical Engineer 3 in support of the GERALD R. FORD Class Aircraft Carrier propulsion plant planning yard (PPPY) team, responsible for the Regulating Valve Controller (RVC) and Gate Valve Actuator Controllers (GVAC) within the propulsion plant. The PPPY supports aircraft carrier new construction, testing, and delivery; in-service maintenance; and fleet operations. Areas of responsibility encompass procurement of new machinery and technical support of in-service machinery.

Procurement activities include defining design objectives, establishing specifications and requirements, overseeing suppliers to ensure their products meet these objectives and requirements, and ensuring delivery of technically compliant products that support ship construction and test schedules. Technical support activities include supporting shipyard and navy personnel who operate the RVC/GVAC components by providing advanced troubleshooting guidance, and identifying beneficial design improvements and maintenance practices.

The position requires strong technical writing skills, the ability to proactively identify and resolve technical design issues, and the interpersonal skills necessary to collaborate with Navy, NAVSEA, NNL, Supply Chain, shipyard trades, engineers, project managers, and various NNS departments. Shipboard work and travel may be required.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience;

Master’s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience;

Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.

Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting Navy/DoD programs, preferably Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, that includes interfacing with NAVSEA and its prime contractors, equipment suppliers, and shipyard trades and engineering
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with end-user support and troubleshooting
• Experience working with suppliers on product development and improvement
• Conceptual design knowledge of valve controllers
• Demonstrate basic engineering project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, monitoring, reporting, and leading meetings and briefings)
• Experience leading a technical project team of 2 to 4 junior engineers
• Ability to apply engineering and critical thinking principles to develop technical solutions for moderate to complex problems while maintaining the design integrity of plant machinery
• Desire to teach and mentor junior engineers by developing formal and informal training in an individual, classroom, and hands-on setting